Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops

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Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.

Submitted by cccindy
Updated on August 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 6 boneless pork chops

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ½ cup picante sauce

  • ¼ cup taco seasoning mix

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Season pork chops with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chops; brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.

  3. Combine water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay chops in rice mixture; top with bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until chops no longer pink inside and rice tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

  5. Continue to bake, uncovered, until cheese bubbly and melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

499 Calories
18g Fat
47g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 936mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 182mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 567mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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